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What is a Scrap Car Worth in Scarborough?
Scrap car prices in Scarborough range from $150 to $700 for most vehicles. Scarborough benefits from some of the GTA's densest auto recycling infrastructure along the East End industrial corridor, which keeps wait times short and offers competitive. Minivans and sedans — common in this community — carry OEM catalytic converters worth a meaningful premium. Same-day pickup is available across most Scarborough neighbourhoods.
Junk car removal in Scarborough is among the fastest in the GTA — and cash for cars Scarborough offers are competitive because multiple licensed yards serve the area. Scarborough is one of the densest vehicle ownership areas in the GTA, served by several large auto recycling operations in the industrial areas of Scarborough and East York. Same-day pickup is common across most neighbourhoods. Many yards here have strong networks for both scrap and used parts, which can push offers higher.
Cash for cars in Scarborough goes through some of the most efficient processing infrastructure in the GTA — the East End industrial corridor links directly to Highway 401, keeping transport costs low and turnaround fast. Most Scarborough yards pay on the same day as pickup, typically by e-transfer. Where Scarborough differs from the west-end market is in vehicle mix: the diverse community here cycles through a higher proportion of minivans and full-size sedans — Chrysler Pacificas, Toyota Siennas, Honda Odysseys — that often carry good OEM catalytic converters worth a meaningful premium on top of the base metal value. If you've driven past the Lawrence and Markham Road yards, you already know the density — that competition works in your favour.
Scrap Metal Prices in Scarborough
Full price table →Steel (HMS #1)
$0.42–$0.59/kg
OEM Cat Converter
$85–$250 ea
Aluminum (cast)
$1.68–$1.94/kg
Updated 2026-09-28 · Prices in CAD
Areas Served in Scarborough
How you get paid
Most Ontario yards pay by cash or e-transfer at the time of pickup.
Pickup timing
Same-day and next-day pickup is standard in most Ontario cities.
Ontario paperwork requirement
Ontario requires a vehicle ownership (permit) to transfer a scrap car. If yours is lost or misplaced, you can order a replacement online or in person at any ServiceOntario location before scrapping.
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